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Facebook bows to Brazil judge, blocks 12 accounts worldwide
Facebook announced Saturday it has obeyed a Brazilian judge's order for a worldwide block on the accounts of 12 of President Jair Bolsonaros supporters who are under investigation for allegedly running a fake news network.
Ireland's chief doctor says rise in COVID-19 infections concerning
Ireland's chief medical officer on Saturday described a recent spike in COVID19 infections as "concerning", as the average number of cases per day doubled from around 20 in recent weeks to over 40 over the past five days.
Tokyo reports record 472 new coronavirus cases on Saturday - NHK
The number of new coronavirus cases confirmed in Tokyo was around 472 on Saturday, a new record, NHK public television quoted Tokyo officials as saying.
Over 260 Children Contract Coronavirus at US Summer Camp as Staff Ignores Mask Advice
The camp ignored the CDC's advice that all participants in summer camps wear cloth masks -- requiring them only for staff.
Record Economic Slumps Hit Europe as Fresh Covid-19 Spikes Keep Countries From Returning to Normalcy
Six months after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a global emergency, the novel coronavirus has infected more than 17 million people and killed nearly 674,000.
Justice Department schedules 2 additional federal executions
The Justice Department scheduled two additional federal executions on Friday, an announcement that comes weeks after it fought off lastminute legal challenges and successfully resumed federal executions following a 17year pause.
Supreme Court won't halt challenged border wall projects
The Supreme Court declined by a 54 vote Friday to halt the Trump administration's construction of portions of the border wall with Mexico following a recent lower court ruling that the administration improperly diverted money to the project.
US hits China anew for rights abuses in western Xinjiang
The Trump administration took new aim at China on Friday by imposing sanctions on a major paramilitary organization in the countrys western Xinjiang region and its commander for alleged human rights abuses against ethnic and religious minorities.
Plug it in: Electric car charging station numbers are rising
When the electric car revolution arrives, will there be enough places to plug in?
Israel's 'Bibi generation' starts to turn on Netanyahu over economy and COVID-19
For two months, many Israeli television viewers watched nightly as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued warnings and updates about the novel coronavirus and imposed lockdowns.
Arrest warrants issued for six Hong Kong democracy activists - CCTV
Chinese state television said on Friday Hong Kong authorities have issued arrest warrants for six prodemocracy activists who fled the territory and are suspected of violating sweeping national security legislation that came into effect a month ago.
Muslims Perform Eid Prayers, Socially Distanced and Masked
Masked and socially distanced to fight the coronavirus, Muslims around the world held prayers on Friday to mark the festival of Eid alAdha, with mosques at reduced capacity and some praying in the open air.
Slovakia reports first COVID-19 death since mid-May
Slovakia reported on Friday its first coronavirus death since the middle of May, bringing its toll to 29, one of the lowest in Europe.
Northern Ireland launches UK's first COVID-19 tracker app
Northern Ireland on Friday launched the United Kingdom's first COVID19 tracing app, and the first one that can also trace users in another country, Ireland, who have been in contact with someone suffering from the disease.
Children Younger Than Five Carry Major Amounts of Coronavirus, Small Study Finds
Data on children as sources of coronavirus spread are sparse, and early reports did not find strong evidence of children as major contributors to the deadly virus that has killed 6,69,632 people globally.
Trump says he'll help with funeral costs for slain soldier
President Donald Trump met Thursday with the family of a soldier who investigators say was slain on the Texas Army base where she was stationed, saying it is a terrible story and that he would help with funeral expenses.